Hand Rearing Young Livestock
Organiser: RSPCA Victoria
Hand Rearing Young Livestock
Organiser: RSPCA Victoria
Date: 31 May 2023
Audience / Open to: all
Want to learn more about hand rearing lambs, kids, calves and other baby animals?
RSPCA Victoria’s upcoming webinar “Hand Rearing Young Livestock” will explore the shelter and housing needs for pre-weaned livestock, species-specific feeding plans and methods, as well as practical considerations to consider when caring for baby animals.
This webinar is designed for individuals interested in hand rearing baby animals, who are currently breeding livestock or looking to in the future. It’s also ideal for those purchasing pre-weaned animals or may have these animals in their care, such as foster, rescue groups and veterinary teams.
What you will learn
- How to set up space/pen for young livestock. Learn what equipment and resources are required when looking after baby animals.
- How to prepare a milk feed using good hygiene techniques, using calf milk replacer powder.
- How to design a feeding program for pre-weaned animals, including milk feeding, transitioning onto concentrates and forage, as well as weaning.
